The Dunajec Castle in Niedzica, The castle in Czorsztyn

The Niedzica Castle which is also known under the name of Dunajec Castle, was erected on the site of former stronghold surrounded by earthen walls, in approx. 1325. The castle had numerous masters, and by 1943 it was owned by the Hungarian family of Salomons. Currently, it is managed by the Association of Art Historians.

THE PROTECTION OF NIEDZICA CASTLE

The historical Niedzica Castle dating of 13th-14th century, lies on the hill, in distance of 300 m upstream the river, counting from the axis of the dam, and approx. 30 m above the upper water level. The hill is built of limestone saddled on shale and marl, much below the current bed of the Dunajec river. The studies and analyses showed that the thick limestone bank forming the rock are resistant to weathering, and provide secure foundation for the castle, in spite of the block splits. In order to secure the stability of the hill fragments built of materials surrounding the limestone rock (weathered shale and marl), and the splintered space - a number of reinforcing works were effected, in the sphere of most frequent reservoir vacillations. These works included concrete reinforcement of rocks and substratum, replacement of ground, and surface protection elements on the hill. The castle and the hill are subject to sustained monitoring system.



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PROTECTION OF THE CASTLE HILL IN CZORSZTYN The ruins of 14th century castle in Czorsztyn sit on the limestone main rock. The reservoir is no hazard to the stability of foundations. The protection of castle hill aims at the preservation of the shape of slopes and the vegetation growing in the sphere of weathered gully at the north-western slope. In this purpose, a load-balance embankment was made in the valley of Castle stream, and surface protective elements in the form of stone cover of the embankment. The castle and the hill are subject to sustained monitoring.